Program​​​​​​​​​​​​
The program includes a 2-Day Interactive Symposium and a Casual Dinner
SYMPOSIUM
DINNER
WORKSHOP
20-21 July
30x30 and Beyond Symposium
Doltone House, Hyde Park
Gadigal Country, Sydney
20th-21st July: 8:30 to 5pm
20th July
Casual Dinner & Drinks
Verandah Bar
Gadigal Country, Sydney
Mon 20th July: 7pm to 10pm
PROGRAM | DAY 1 - MON 20 JULY
7:45am | Doors Open. Arrivals. Registrations.
8:45am | Welcome to Country: Uncle Craig Madden
9:00am | Opening Keynotes & Interactive Reimagining Session
Barry Hunter
Symposium Co-Chair
CEO, NAILSMA
Dr Jody Gunn
Symposium Co-Chair
CEO, ALCA
The Hon Murray Watt
Minister for the Environment
Parliament of Australia​​
Online Address
Joe Morrison
Group CEO
Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation
Madhu Rao
Chair
IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas
Dr Ken Henry AC
Chair
Australian Climate and Biodiversity Foundation
10:30am MORNING TEA
11:00am | Driving Progress: Government Agencies
Dr Rosie Cooney
Executive Branch Manager
ACT Environment Directorate
Shaun Barclay
Head, Marine & Island Parks
Parks Australia, DCCEEW
Alex Graham
Deputy Secretary, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
Luke Bentley
Executive Director Parks and Visitor Services, WA DBCA
Jason Irving
Director, National Parks Programs. SA DEW
Dr Laura Rayner
Senior Ecologist
ACT Environment Directorate
Nick Weinert
Exec Director, Protected Area Strategy & Investment, QLD GOV
12:00pm | Workshop: Integrating Traditional Knowledge and Cultural Science
Kate Brown
Team Leader Cultural Science
NSW DCCEEW
Graham Moore
Senior Cultural Scientist
NSW DCCEEW
12:30pm LUNCH
1:30pm | Driving Progress: Indigenous and Private Land
Barry Hunter
Chief Executive Officer
NAILSMA
Michael Cornish
Policy Lead
ALCA
Samantha Murray
Chief Executive Officer
Indigenous Desert Alliance
Whitney Rassip
Chief Executive Officer
Girringun Aboriginal Corporation
Olivia Mooka
IPA Coordinator
Girringun Aboriginal Corporation
Mick O'Flynn
Director of Programs, NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust
Felicity Shapland
National Covenant Lead
Bush Heritage Australia
Steven Lynch
Director of Conservation
Trust for Nature
2:30pm | Workshop: Partnerships for Impact
Dr James Fitzsimons
Senior Advisor Global Protection Strategies
The Nature Conservancy
Darren Grover
Principal Advisor, Thriving Biodiversity
WWF Australia
Dr Thalie Partridge
Director, Protected Landscapes
The Nature Conservancy
Nick Weinert
Executive Director, Protected Area Strategy & Investment
QLD DETSI
3pm AFTERNOON TEA
3:20pm | Achieving Quality: Values for Consideration
Dr Chels Marshall
Senior Research Fellow
NIKERI, Deakin University
Dr James Fitzsimons
Senior Advisor Global Protection Strategies, TNC
Prof James Watson
Professor of Conservation Science, UQ
Janice Chanson
Australasia Manager
Re:wild
Dr Louise O'Flynn
Manager, Reserve Establishment, NSW NPWS
Melissa Chalmers
Cultural Advisor
Githabul Nation
4:20pm | Workshop: Biodiversity, Biocultural Values and Threatened Species
Dr Chels Marshall
Senior Research Fellow
NIKERI, Deakin University
Prof James Watson
Professor of Conservation Science, UQ
4:50pm | Wrap up and Closing Remarks
5:00pm | END DAY ONE
6:30pm | Casual Drinks and Dinner at Verandah Bar
PROGRAM | DAY 2 - TUE 21 JULY
8:15am | Doors Open. Arrivals.
8:45am | Welcome Back: Overview of Day 2
8:50am | Special Presentation: Canada's 2030 Biodiversity Strategy and 30x30
Anna Lee-Carswell
Acting Director, Conservation Strategy, Parks Canada
Gilles Seutin
Chief Ecosystem Scientist
Parks Canada
9:10am | Interactive Session: It's all about MEE. Management Effectiveness and Equity
Dr Joanne Wilson
Expert Member, IUCN Green List Standard Committee
Norman Graham
Arakwal National Park
Ranger
Sherri Tanner-McAllister
Expert Member, IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas
Kelly Raymond
Senior Park Evaluation Officer
Parks Victoria
Prof Marc Hockings AO
Emeritus Professor, School of the Environment UQ
10:40am MORNING TEA
11:00am | People, Livelihoods and Inclusion
Andrew Picone
QLD Manager
Pew Charitable Trusts
Samantha Murray
Chief Executive Officer
Indigenous Desert Alliance
Jo Hopkins
Victoria Campaigns Manager
The Wilderness Society
Caroline Turnour
GM Strategy Policy and Partnerships, GBRMPA
Dr Robert Cooley
Manager, Gamay Rangers
Honorary Fellow, USYD
Dixie Fitzclarence
Head, Conservation Engagement BioDiversity Legacy
Danielle Ryan
Conservation Campaigner
NPA NSW
12:00pm | Workshop: Facing Reality and Influencing Change
Andrew Picone
QLD Manager
Pew Charitable Trust
Samantha Murray
Chief Executive Officer
Indigenous Desert Alliance
12:30pm LUNCH
1:30pm | Funding Sources, Models and Opportunities
Bláthnaid Byrne
Treasurer
IUCN Global Council
Sean Appoo
Atlantic Fellow & Environmental Markets Coordinator, NAILSMA
Greg Manning
Head of Environment Policy, Regions & Markets, DCCEEW
Margie Jenkin
Program Manager, Nature
AEGN
Paul Elton
Doctoral Researcher
Australian National University
Ash Knop
Co-Founder & CEO
Wilderlands
2:30pm | Workshop: Ensuring Effective and Equitable Resourcing
Bláthnaid Byrne
Treasurer
IUCN Global Council
Sean Appoo
Atlantic Fellow & Environmental Markets Coordinator, NAILSMA
3pm AFTERNOON TEA
3:30pm | Deep Dive Workshop: Achieving 30x30 and Beyond
Barry Hunter
Chief Executive Officer
NAILSMA
Dr Jody Gunn
Chief Executive Officer
ALCA
Dr John Kanowski
Chief Science Officer
Australian Wildlife Conservancy
Dr Kelly de Bie
Manager, Management Effectiveness, Parks Victoria
4:45pm | Wrap up and Closing Remarks
5PM CLOSE
Thank you to our Steering Committee for shaping this Program with us:​
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Barry Hunter - North Australian Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance
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Jody Gunn - Australian Land Conservation Alliance
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Graham Moore - NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water
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Joanne Wilson - IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas
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Jo Hopkins - The Wilderness Society + IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas
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Kelly De Bie - Parks Victoria
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Luke Bentley - WA Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
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Liz Dunlop - Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water
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James Fitzsimons - The Nature Conservancy + IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas
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Darren Grover - WWF Australia
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Jason Irving - SA Department of Environment and Water
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Andrew Picone - Pew Charitable Trusts
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Dylan Pursche - Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water
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Paul Sheridan - Pew Charitable Trusts
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Sherri Tanner-McAllister - IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas
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Nick Weinert - QLD Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
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Sarah Terkes - IUCN Australian Committee​
Thanks to our Sponsors and Partners
